Parliament Question: Implementation of Fit India Movement in Chhattisgarh

Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department of Sports LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2476 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2026 Implementation of Fit India Movement in Chhattisgarh

2476. Smt. Roopkumari Choudhary:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of programmes and activities conducted under the Fit India Movement in the State of Chhattisgarh since its inception, along with number of events organised and participants covered, district-wise;

(b) the details of funds allocated, released and utilised under the said Movement in Chhattisgarh during the last five years and the current year, district-wise;

(c) the number of schools, colleges, educational institutions, Gram Panchayats and other organisations registered and certified under the said Movement in Chhattisgarh, district-wise;

(d) the details of measures taken/being taken by the Government to increase participation of women, youth, tribal communities and persons with disabilities in the Fit India Movement in Chhattisgarh; and

(e) the details of steps taken by the Government to strengthen the implementation of the said Movement in aspirational, rural and tribal districts of Chhattisgarh? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS [ DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA ]

(a) to (e) The Fit India Movement is being implemented across the country, including in the State of Chhattisgarh, with the objective of encouraging citizens to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle through regular physical activity and fitness.

Page 1 of 2Under the Movement, various fitness promotion and community engagement activities have been undertaken in Chhattisgarh from time to time, including Sundays on Cycle, Fit India awareness and outreach activities during the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, observance of National Sports Day, World Bicycle Day, International Women's Day, International Yoga Day, and other fitness-related campaigns. These initiatives are implemented through partnerships with educational institutions, local bodies, sports organisations, youth organisations and community stakeholders to promote mass participation in fitness.

The Government has also taken several measures to enhance the participation of women, youth, tribal communities and other sections of society through targeted outreach, awareness campaigns and inclusive community-based fitness initiatives. Special emphasis is being placed on expanding the reach of the Movement in aspirational, rural and tribal areas through convergence with local institutions and stakeholders.

Funds are allocated and released Scheme-wise and not component-wise and State-wise under the Khelo India Scheme in this Ministry. The details of funds allocated and expenditure incurred under the Khelo India Scheme during the last five years and the current year, across the country, including in the State of Chhattisgarh, are as under:

(in ₹ crore) Financial Year Funds Allocated Expenditure Incurred 2021-22 869.00 764.29 2022-23 600.00 596.39 2023-24 880.00 872.20 2024-25 746.54 620.75 2025-26 700.00 691.17 2026-27 924.35 257.22 (as on 15.07.2026) ***** Page 2 of 2